24 Under $10 Gift Ideas from Japan, Taiwan and Korea

Posted on December 5, 2017

Planning your holiday shopping just yet? For our Shoppers who are shopping on a budget this season, fret not! This ultimate gift guide will have your holiday gift shopping sorted out with under $10 gift ideas from Taiwan, Japan and Korea. All you have to do is add ’em to your orders and start ShopandBoxing with the help of our Boxers!

Taiwan

Mandelic Acid Refining Mask, Neogence, TWD289, + Add To Wishlist: Korea isn’t the only place to get good deals on face masks! Neogence’s Mandelic Acid Refining Mask is supposedly great to combat sebum, reduce pore size and refine skin texture.

Pineapple Pastry, Amo Cakes, TWD250, + Add To Wishlist: Another thing that Taiwan is known for is its variety of pineapple tarts and pastries. One bestselling brand we like is Amo Cakes.

Chocolate & Peanut Mochi Cake, Tzen, TWD200, + Add To Wishlist: If your receiver is a major foodie, Taiwan’s got a whole list of must-haves you can buy, including this peanut butter and soft mochi that is glazed with chocolate.

Almond and Macadamia Nougat, Cherry Grandpa, TWD300, + Add To Wishlist: Nougats are also the country’s expertise, with Grandpa Cherry leading the path as one of the more popular brands.

Crisp Milk Candies, Cake Nobel, TWD150, + Add To Wishlist: Ever heard of crisp, milk candies? CakeNobel’s favourites come in an assortment of flavours that are both classic and eclectic, from apple to cheese.

Cranberry Milk Pastry, Le Lait, TWD230, + Add To Wishlist: Another go-to confectionary is Le Lait, with French inspired flavours for its pastries such as cranberry milk.

Japan

Rilakkuma × Kabuki Netsuke Keychain, San-X, JPY756, + Add To Wishlist: How cute is Rilakkuma in a kabuki costume? Gift this to anyone who’s a major fan of this lazy (but utterly cute) bear.

Lupicia Tsushima Black Tea, Lupicia, JPY900, + Add To Wishlist: Known for more than 400 varieties of tea in its inventory from across the world, Lupicia is your one-stop for any tea lover.

Premium Golden Jelly Mask with Hyaluronic Acid, Utena, JPY1,123, + Add To Wishlist: Did you know that Utena’s mask has a whopping 33grams of golden jelly goodness? Filled with good stuff such as amino acids and ceramides, the hyaluronic acid also helps moisturise your skin for that radiant glow.

Kurumi Walnut Cakes, Kamakura Beniya, JPY702, + Add To Wishlist: You probably wouldn’t find any other walnut cakes as good as these from Kamakura Beniya. It is slightly different from the Korean counterparts that have red bean paste filling within.

Instant Ramen, Ippudo, JPY594, + Add To Wishlist: Want to try Michelin-star winning ramen without breaking the bank? Now you can with merely JPY600! Score Ippudo’s bestselling ramen in this hot cup for a hearty supper.

Kyoto Uji Tea Matcha Rice Cracker, Itohkyuemon, JPY1,123, + Add To Wishlist: Inspired by a traditional Japanese dessert, this rice crackers impart the flavour and aroma of green tea and has a crispy and crunchy texture.

Korea

Bookmark, Salida, KRW8,500, + Add To Wishlist: A quaint knick-knack to gift your friend who happens to be a voracious reader.

Lint Roller, Line Friends, KRW10,900, + Add To Wishlist: While this might break the bank (slightly!), we can’t get over how cute it is as a lint roller. Can you tell who’s our favourite character from Line Friends?

Memo Pads, Rihoon, KRW3,000, + Add To Wishlist: Another foolproof gift that you definitely can’t go wrong with is this handy memo pad to jot down reminders, events and more.

Wall Deco Postcard, Dear Maison, KRW4,600, + Add To Wishlist: Decorate that blank wall in your abode with these modern postcards from Dear Maison that would make your corner Insta-worthy in no time.

Marron Jam, In Season, KRW10,000, + Add To Wishlist: Chestnut pastes are a wonder to be eaten—eat it with a pint of ice cream, or make brownies and cake with it. You can also up the ante by stirring it with whipped cream for a light, chestnut mousse.

Sweet Pudding Milk Custard, Petitzel, KRW1,750, + Add To Wishlist: A hit with our Shoppers, this sweet pudding is a must-score for any candy lover or dessert diehard. It comes in various flavours such as Honey & Creme Blanche, Caramel Milk & Egg, and more.

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Featured image: Dear Maison

A journalist who enjoys covering features across the fashion, beauty and lifestyle industry, Anna's work has appeared on Kinfolk, Portland Monthly, Buro 24/7 Malaysia. While globe-trotting and sampling different cuisines along the way is on top of her favourite-things-to-do list, nothing beats curling up with a good book and a cuppa joe.